Mellow Mushroom opens in Roanoke

The Roanoke location opened it's doors for the first time Monday morning in the Ivy Market development on Franklin Road.

Owner and operator Emery Wallace said the 1974 theme provides a family-friendly environment.

"The cool thing about here is you can come in and sit down get a specialty pie, get a hoagie. We offer gluten-free menu vegan part of our menu is vegan you can sit down with your family," said Wallace. "It's a place to really enjoy a good meal with your family."

In addition to the menu, Wallace said they have an indoor bar and an outdoor bar with a fire pit.

The first Mellow Mushroom in Southwest Virginia opened in Blacksburg in 2014.